Tag: recall
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Argos Recall on Alba 8GB Tablet 3-Pin Charger Attachment
UK retailer Argos has issued an immediate recall on a power adapter part for a handful of its own brand Alba 8GB tablets after it was discovered that the 3-pin attachment, which slides on to assemble the charger, could in rare instances come away and cause a safety risk to owners. The Alba tablets themselves and…
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Amazon Issues Recall on Kindle Fire Kids Edition Power Adapter
Online retailer Amazon has issued a recall on some UK and Ireland chargers/power adapters supplied with its own branded Kindle Fire tablets – including its recently launched Kindle Fire Kids Edition. Concerns were raised when it was found that in some ‘rare cases’ the power adapters for these products can cause electric shocks when the…
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Apple Replacement Program Launches for Faulty USB-C Cable
Apple has begun a replacement program for faulty USB-C charger cables after a number were identified as having a design flaw. The USB-C cables in question were shipped with Apple’s 12-inch MacBook from June 2015, as well as being sold separately, and despite not being an issue that will cause any harm to anybody (like…
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Nintendo recalling Wii U Basic Pack after E3? UPDATE : Ninty UK says no
With next week’s E3 gaming conference fast approaching it’s looking like an exciting time for Sony and Microsoft fans, however Nintendo is having less of a great time, with no event planned for E3 already confirmed. Instead, the company will announce some Ninty news via its own web channels. What’s more, rumours are now circulating…